Drinking alcohol makes you more likely to have:

...and be at higher risk of severe short-term and long-term damage to both your physical and mental health.

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Drinking alcohol makes you more likely to have:

memory loss

anxiety

blurred vision

excessive mood swings

headaches

sweats and shakes

diarrhoea

weight gain

loss of appetite

trouble sleeping

bad skin

impaired judgment

...and be at higher risk of severe short-term and long-term damage to both your physical and mental health.

Did you know?

It’s more beneficial to your health to spread alcoholic drinks out
throughout the week, rather than drinking them all at once in one session?

For men, that would average out at a maximum of 2.4 standard drinks a day.For women, that would average out at a maximum of 1.8 standard drinks a day.

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You’ve used over half of your low-risk guideline!

Limiting your alcohol intake to a maximum 1711
standard drinks over the course of a week is recommended to reduce the risks to your health.

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You’ve used over half of your low-risk guideline!

Staying within the guidelines is easier than you might think. Make small changes to your drinking habits
and feel the benefits on your mind, body and bank balance.

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Good choice!

Alternating alcoholic drinks with water or soft drinks will help keep you hydrated and save you money.

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Good choice!

Alcohol dehydrates the body. This can lead to the nausea or headaches often associated with a hangover.
Try to swap out each alcoholic drink with water.

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Did you know?

It’s recommended that you aim for at least two alcohol-free days every week.

This is because regularly drinking too much can cause severe short-term and long-term
damage to both your physical and mental health.

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Having six or more standard drinks in one sitting is classed as binge drinking. Remember,
alcohol can significantly increase your risk of developing physical health issues. It’s also a
depressant and can have serious negative effects on your mental health.

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Did you know?

Drinking a lot of alcohol in a short space of time can put your health and wellbeing at a much greater risk.
Keep track of how much you drink and always drink plenty of water.